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Which of the following best describes empyema?
Which of the following best describes empyema?
- Accumulation of sterile fluid in the pleural cavity
- Accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity
- Accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the pleural cavity
- Accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity (correct)
What is the primary etiology of empyema according to the text?
What is the primary etiology of empyema according to the text?
- Hematogenous spread from a distant infection site
- Infection originating from the lungs (correct)
- Primary infection of the pleural space
- Direct access into the pleural cavity following minor thoracic trauma
Which of the following is NOT a common route of infection for empyema?
Which of the following is NOT a common route of infection for empyema?
- Direct access into the pleural cavity following minor thoracic trauma
- Local spread from deep cervical infections
- Hematogenous spread from a distant infection site (correct)
- Direct penetration through the chest wall
What is the significance of LDH levels in diagnosing empyema?
What is the significance of LDH levels in diagnosing empyema?
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Which of the following is a possible cause of empyema according to the text?
Which of the following is a possible cause of empyema according to the text?
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What is the role of deep cervical infections in the development of empyema?
What is the role of deep cervical infections in the development of empyema?
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Which procedure might lead to direct access into the pleural cavity and potentially cause empyema?
Which procedure might lead to direct access into the pleural cavity and potentially cause empyema?
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What distinguishes a transudative effusion from an exudative effusion?
What distinguishes a transudative effusion from an exudative effusion?
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'Very high LDH levels, e.g., > 1000 U/L, suggest' what according to the text?
'Very high LDH levels, e.g., > 1000 U/L, suggest' what according to the text?
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